Player's Handbook

Scare

A 2nd-level wizard spell.

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At a glance

Level2
SchoolEnchantment/Charm
Range30 yds. + 10 yds./level
ComponentsV / S / M
Duration1d4 rds. + 1 rd./level
Casting time2
Area of effect15-foot radius
Saving throwSpecial
ReversibleNo
SourcePHB p. 187

Description

This spell causes creatures with fewer than 6 or of experience to fall into fits of trembling and shaking. The frightened creatures have a –2 and may drop items held if . If cornered, they fight, but with –1 penalties to attack rolls, rolls, and . Only elves, half-elves, and priests are allowed saving throws against this spell. Note that this spell has no effect on the undead (skeletons, zombies, ghouls, and so on), or on upper or lower planar creatures of any sort. The used for this spell is a bit of bone from an undead skeleton, zombie, ghoul, ghast, or mummy.